Designed for all natural and artificial
turf surfaces and all climates.

These soccer balls have been developed for top
level international professional matches. They usually have some
type of organizational approval such as the FIFA (Fédération
Internationale de Football Association) approval logo imprinted on the ball. For information on the
ball
approvals including ball testing requirements, click
here. At least five layers are used in the construction of the
ball and they use the best materials. For more information on
ball materials and construction, go to the Ball
Construction Page.

Professional match balls are the most
expensive type of ball since they use the best materials and adhere
to strict design and testing parameters. Ball trajectory, shape,
balance, bounce, water absorption and velocity are all strictly controlled.

Guaranteed to conform to official size,
weight, and shape regulations.

Materials developed for their performance
and reliability

Match balls are designed for use in soccer
matches. They cost more than practice balls and less than the
internationally approved soccer balls (that makes sense). Some type of association approval
such as the National
Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) authentication
program, "FIFA Approved" or "FIFA Inspected" is usually
imprinted on a match ball. Between four and five lining layers are used
in the construction of the ball.

Usually constructed with four or less layers and
use a lower quality outer cover such as PVC. Many practice or
camp balls made out of molded material (not stitched together but
molded together panels) have been designed to withstand rough surfaces such as
concrete or asphalt.

Practice or camp balls are the least expensive
balls when compared with match type soccer balls.